TORRINGTON >> The Susan B. Anthony Project is hosting a major fundraiser on Saturday in Litchfield.

The organization announced last month that the 6th annual MOMIX in the Garden fundraiser is taking place at the home of Anthea Disney and Peter Howe.

The event centers around a private performance from MOMIX, a dance-illusionists company.

Gina Devaux, director of development at Susan B. Anthony, said the event is one of three major fundraisers organized by the organization, which also holds an authors luncheon in April and sells wreaths during the holidays.

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Last year’s “In the Garden” fundraiser raised nearly $30,000, Devaux said. The event changes venue every year, moving across the county at the homes of people who support the organization. Devaux said Disney and Hoew have been supporting Susan B. Anthony for more than 10 years.

The money raised helps with client services and general operations, Devaux said. “We are very reliant on our donor community to do the work that we do,” Devaux said. “This is one of the ways we reach out for support.’ Devaux said the organization is grateful for MOMIX’s support, as well as the support of their artistic director, Moses Pendleton and associate director Cynthia Quinn.

“They play with your eyes and challenge your ideas of what the human body is capable of,” Devaux said of the dancing company.

Howe said in a release that they are fans of the work Susan B. Anthony and MOMIX conduct and are delighted to open their homes for the event.

“Unfortunately the need for the valuable services for women and children the SBAP provides never seems to lessen and we applaud Moses Pendleton and his talented dancers for their continued support of this important organization,” Howe said.

Dozens of sponsors are helping put together the event, which Devaux said is expected to host about 215 people. The event takes place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Interested guests can call 860-489-3798 to purchase tickets and receive directions to the home in Litchfield.

The Susan B. Anthony Project was founded in 1983. It provides free services and support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse across 20 towns in Litchfield County.